I am 54 years old. My periods had stopped for 11 months, and then I started bleeding again for 2 months. I have not had a period now for 5 months. I am suffering from bad night-sweats and weight gain, but I have been told by my GP that they could not offer me anything until I have been free from my periods for a year. Can you suggest anything to me?

Changing periods are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause and you are in the average age range, 45-55, so it is possible.

Periods at this point can come and go, with months in-between.
This is also when you can start to experience menopause symptoms. You may find Menopause Support helpful as this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen thus reducing symptoms.

I would also add in a magnesium and a vitamin B Complex to help support your system generally.

Falling oestrogen can affect the metabolism causing weight gain so cutting carbohydrates right down and focusing more on protein and vegtables can often help.

Eileen Durward